Rippetoe-Blair will not travel this week

UTSA women’s basketball coach Rae Rippetoe-Blair will not travel this week for medical reasons, athletic director Lynn Hickey said in a statement.

UTSA plays Western Athletic Conference games at UT Arlington on Thursday and at Louisiana Tech on Saturday.

“Medical commitments have prevented Rae from making the trip this week,” Hickey said. “We look forward to havin Rae back with the team as soon as possible.”

Rippetoe-Blair, who missed the second half of a Jan. 3 game against New Mexico State and the entire game on Jan. 5 against Denver, thanked the UTSA staff for its support.

“I would like to thank the UTSA family and my staff for their support during this time,” the coach said in the statement. “I am taking steps to ensure that my health improves and that I can return to the team as quickly as possible.

“It is difficult for any coach to be away from their team, but I know that our student-athletes are in great hands and the rest of our amazing staff during my absence.”